Senator Becker's California Clean Air Permitting Modernization Act introduces comprehensive changes to the state's air pollution permitting system, establishing new requirements for technology assessment and permit reviews. The legislation requires air districts to transmit Title V permits to the state air board for evaluation, empowering the executive officer to object to permits that fail to meet federal Clean Air Act or state requirements.
The bill creates a technical feasibility analysis requirement for Title V permit renewals when facilities operate equipment or controls installed more than 20 years ago. This analysis must evaluate potential emissions reduction technologies, with facilities required to implement the most effective controls unless they can demonstrate technical infeasibility or unreasonable costs. The state air board must also maintain a statewide clearinghouse of control technologies and issue periodic determinations on best available controls for different source categories.
To streamline permitting, the legislation updates the state's precertification program for commonly used equipment and processes. Air districts must establish expedited permit review pathways for precertified technologies, while the state board is required to update precertification criteria every eight years. The bill also authorizes temporary staff exchanges between agencies to address expertise needs and enables public petitions regarding proposed permits that could increase emissions in disadvantaged communities.
The measure defines key terms like "alternative technology" and "best available control technology," setting clear standards for emissions limitations and control requirements. It maintains existing district authority to impose more stringent measures when justified and preserves penalties for violations of air pollution control regulations.
![]() Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Josh BeckerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Senator Becker's California Clean Air Permitting Modernization Act introduces comprehensive changes to the state's air pollution permitting system, establishing new requirements for technology assessment and permit reviews. The legislation requires air districts to transmit Title V permits to the state air board for evaluation, empowering the executive officer to object to permits that fail to meet federal Clean Air Act or state requirements.
The bill creates a technical feasibility analysis requirement for Title V permit renewals when facilities operate equipment or controls installed more than 20 years ago. This analysis must evaluate potential emissions reduction technologies, with facilities required to implement the most effective controls unless they can demonstrate technical infeasibility or unreasonable costs. The state air board must also maintain a statewide clearinghouse of control technologies and issue periodic determinations on best available controls for different source categories.
To streamline permitting, the legislation updates the state's precertification program for commonly used equipment and processes. Air districts must establish expedited permit review pathways for precertified technologies, while the state board is required to update precertification criteria every eight years. The bill also authorizes temporary staff exchanges between agencies to address expertise needs and enables public petitions regarding proposed permits that could increase emissions in disadvantaged communities.
The measure defines key terms like "alternative technology" and "best available control technology," setting clear standards for emissions limitations and control requirements. It maintains existing district authority to impose more stringent measures when justified and preserves penalties for violations of air pollution control regulations.
Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
![]() Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
![]() Josh BeckerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |